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2020 Entry Information

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The Perth Royal Food Awards (PRFA) have become an important part of the agricultural industry in WA. An initiative of the Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA), the PRFA’s are rapidly expanding, with new competitions and categories being released in 2020 based on consumer and industry trends.

WHY ENTER YOUR PRODUCT IN THE PERTH ROYAL FOOD AWARDS?• An opportunity to win a Perth Royal Food Award medal – Gold, Silver & Bronze

medals are awarded to the highest scoring products.

• Receive an Award Winning Promotional Kit, which includes digital copies of your medal artwork to aid in promoting your winning products. Medal artwork can be included on your retail packaging, online branding and general promotions.

• Extensive Judging and Scoring from Australia’s finest judges, allowing you to benchmark your product within the industry.

• Opportunity to have your award-winning products included in the President’s Dinner on the first evening of the Perth Royal Show.

• Be actively promoted by RASWA’s Marketing and Communications department.

• Awards placed digitally and in print on RASWA’s documents and websites, including the Perth Royal Show website which receives on average of 675,000 website users each year.

• Opportunity to have your award-winning products utilised and promoted at RASWA corporate functions and potentially other external events throughout the year.

3PE R TH R OYA L FO O D AWA R D S

Entries Open Friday 22 May 2020

Entries Close Friday 3 July 2020

Entry Fee $110.00 (GST Inclusive)

Delivery DatesMonday 10 to Friday 14 August 2020between 8.00am and 4.00pm

Judging Dates Thursday 20 to Friday 28 August 2020

Awards Presentation To be confirmed

Results Announced To be confirmed

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SECTION CONDITIONS

INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS

CONTACT INFOt: (08) 6263 3100 e: [email protected] w: perthroyalfoodawards.raswa.org.au


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SUBMITTING ENTRIESAll entries must be submitted online via https://perthroyalfoodawards.raswa.org.au/

There is no limit to the number of entries per class.

All Exhibitors and exhibits are to be entered under the name that the wine will be marketed. No wine is to be entered into the Show more than once (excluding Wines of Provenance classes).

No entry will be accepted, until the entry fee is received in full. Please note entry fees will not be refunded.

Exhibitors must state:a) The class to be entered;b) The style or type;c) Vintage or approximate age of the wine; andd) That the stipulated minimum quantity is in stock.

Each exhibit must represent stock as recorded in the application for entry and be the bona fide property of that exhibitor. For the purpose of this condition exhibitor means the corporation, firm, or person who owns the brand name under which name the wine entered in the relevant class has been or is intended to be sold to the public.

TRANSFERSThere will be no transfers made by exhibitors or stewards under any circumstances. It is the exhibitors responsibility to enter the correct wine in the correct class.

ORIGIN OF EXHIBITAll exhibits must be made from 100% Australian grown and farmed produce.

All Australian exhibits must:Conform to the respective Acts of the States and the Commonwealth of Australia, which govern the production of Australian Wine and Australian Brandy i.e. the Customs and Excise Act and Regulations, the Spirit Act and Regulations, the Health Act and Regulations.

All Australian producers must exhibit wine made solely from grapes grown, vintaged and bottled in Australia.

QUANTITY OF EXHIBITSEach wine exhibit to consist of:• Four (4) x 750ml bottles in table wine and sparkling classes.• Two (2) x 750ml bottles in fortified classes.

If providing smaller bottles (375ml) for the table wine and sparkling classes, you must send eight (8) x 375ml bottles and indicate on the application for entry to ensure that we provide, and you receive eight (8) labels for your class entry.

If you are providing smaller bottles for Fortified, it is only necessary to submit four (4) x 375ml or equivalent to a volume of 1.5 litres. An additional 2 x 750 ml bottles (or equivalent) will be required if wine progresses to trophy judging

DELIVERY OF EXHIBITSDelivery dates are Monday 10 to Friday 14 August 2020. Any exhibits arriving after this time, must be approved by the chief steward.

Royal Agricultural Society of WAPerth Royal Food AwardsSilver Jubilee PavilionClaremont Showground1 Graylands RoadCLAREMONT WA 6010

RASWA cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, delay or damage during the transport of entries.


IDENTIFICATION LABELS ON PACKAGINGOnce entries have closed and payments processed, Exhibitors will receive an email from RASWA which will include:• PDF of E-Labels to be printed for identification on bottles• Exhibitor Entry Confirmation• Summary of Entry

Exhibitors are required to print these labels in the precise format that they are sent, preserving size, font etc and securely attach them to each bottle submitted for entry.

Pleasure ensure that your email address on your RNA Comp profile is correct, as labels will be sent to that email address.

It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to communicate with the Event Coordinator should they not receive their labels.

Entries not bearing the PRWA competition labels, will not be judged.

The PRWA competition labels, show• Name and year of competition• Class number• PRWA bar code• Distinguishing mark • Class Name• Year of vintage if applicable

MARKING OF CARTONSExhibitors are requested to label their cartons with the label provided by PDF. This will enable the Stewards to match the deliveries with the entry.

MINIMUM STOCK REQUIREMENTSThe minimum quantities required in certain classes, as stated in the schedule, must be held in bottles by the dozen by the exhibitor as at Thursday 20 August 2020. Wine that is not bottled is ineligible (except from those wines stipulated in Fortified classes).

FORTIFIED WINESIt is no longer a requirement that fortified wines (classes 46 to 56) be held in a bottle by wineries. They may be left in bulk storage and drawn down into bottles for the wine show.

SMALL PRODUCERS Who process under 300 tonnes of grapes for their own label (i.e. under 300 tonnes processed from their own grown and/or purchased grapes and marketed under their own label(s), but not including grapes processed for other independent identities) who mark and sign the declaration in the space provided on their application for entry and who also meet the present minimum stock requirements as listed, will be eligible to exhibit in all classes.

SINGLE VINEYARD CLASSESPlease indicate via the tick box on the application for entry. Single vineyard classes have been merged into main classes for 2020. The wines entered in these classes must be 100% from the one (1) vineyard. For single vineyard entries, the name of the vineyard must be written on the label.

WINES OF PROVENANCE CLASSES - WA ONLYThese classes are open to white and red table wines from WA. Each exhibit will comprise of three (3) wines of the same label:a) One (1) 2017 to 2020 (white wine) or 2016 to 2019 (red wine);b) One (1) between 5 and 9 years older than current vintage; andc) One (1) at least 10 years older than the first wine.

Each exhibit is to consist of six (6) x 750ml bottles (two (2) bottles per vintage). Extra samples of wine may be required on the exhibitor’s tasting day.


The intrinsic quality and trueness to style are the judging attributes. Each exhibit will be judged as a group. The wines in the group will not be awarded individual scores. An award is made to the labelled wine as a group, not an individual vintage.

Volume required at the time of entry is 100 dozen 750ml bottles for the first wine. There is no minimum stock requirement for the second and third wines. Any of the wines in the exhibit may be separately entered as individual exhibits.

INSPECTION OF EXHIBITSIn all classes the stock, as stated in the application for entry, may be inspected and checked by a representative of RASWA and/or nominee.

RASWA reserves the right to have any exhibit inspected and/or analysed.

Prior to the conclusion of the Perth Royal Wine Awards (PRWA) a region is selected for inspection by the PRWA Committee and a range of entries are randomly selected by the chief steward or nominated steward. Following the announcement of the awards a RASWA representative or an appointed nominee, inspects the selection of such wine in accordance with the entry and schedule regulations. Proof of stock may be the presence of actual stock or sale records of such wine. A bottle from the stock on hand will be used for comparison against the original entry by a RASWA representative or nominee.

CONTROL OF EXHIBITSAfter entries close, until the awards have been made, no person shall be permitted access to the bottled exhibits, except the stewards, and persons authorised by RASWA.

JUDGING PROCESS & CRITERIAJudging will commence at 9.00am on Thursday 20 August 2020.

Judging is closed to the public.

Judges shall not at any time prior to the announcement of Awards have access to or any knowledge of the identity of the exhibit.

Judges will judge each class without collaboration and tally the points upon the completion of judging each particular class. Once the final points and awards are determined, the chair of judges shall check the final results to ensure that the wines have been judged to the required standard.

Judges shall not have access to any exhibit other than from the glass containing it, which will be presented to them by the stewards.

All exhibitors shall accept the final decision of RASWA and the judges.

Exhibits will be judged on colour and clarity, bouquet and palate characteristics.

Awards shall be determined by the judges on the following points scale:Gold 95.0 points and overSilver 90.0 to 94.0 pointsBronze 85.0 to 89.0 points

To determine trophy awards where more than one (1) gold award wine is involved, only the highest pointed gold award wine(s) from each class will be eligible.

The chair of judges shall have the power to disqualify or dismiss as being not eligible for judging any exhibit which, in their opinion, does not comply with the regulations in every respect, and such disqualification shall be accepted as final.

Awards will be withheld in any class where exhibits are considered unworthy.

Judges are chosen on their industry knowledge and expertise and come from one or more of a broad range of industry sectors, including, but not limited to industry educators and researchers, producers, manufacturers, technologists from industry, product retailers and distributors, and product users.


AWARDSWESTERN AUSTRALIAN TROPHIESTo be considered eligible for any trophy specifically nominated for a wine produced in Western Australia, it is a requirement that 100% of the exhibit be the product of grapes grown and vintaged within Western Australia. In addition, the application for entry must be ticked and signed.

Winners of gold, silver and bronze in each class will be awarded with certificates and the right to use the Perth Royal Food Awards medal artwork on their winning products.

Only gold award wines are eligible for trophies, except trophies in connection with aggregate points.

Trophies involving aggregate points will be allocated on the following scale:Gold Award 5 pointsSilver Award 3 pointsBronze Award 1 point

In the event of a tie, the exhibitor gaining the highest number of gold awards will be judged the winner. Should a tie still exist the exhibitor gaining the highest number of silver awards will be judged the winner. Should a tie still exist the exhibitor gaining the highest number of bronze awards will be judged the winner. Then if a tie still exists, an equal award may be made.

Exhibitors must have an aggregate of at least five (5) points for these trophies.

Trophy winners are expected to collect their trophies or arrange for collection by their agent at the awards presentation function. If RASWA is required to mail trophies, the cost of transport and insurance against damage in transit will be the responsibility of the trophy winner. RASWA will not be responsible for storing the trophies after the awards presentation.

Exhibitors winning trophies, may be requested to sell four (4) dozen bottles of the award winning wine, preferably at wholesale price, for consumption at President’s promotional events held by RASWA.

MEDAL ARTWORKGold, silver and bronze in each class or subclass and overall champions will be awarded with certificates and the right to use the Perth Royal Food Awards medal artwork on their winning products.

RASWA will provide winners with a medal template in PDF or JPEG format. It is the exhibitors responsibility to arrange their own printing.

An exhibitor shall not advertise or allow to be advertised by any means whatsoever and in particular by broadcasting, television, pictorially or in writing, the fact that any exhibit has won an award at the Perth Royal Wine Awards unless such advertisement shows clearly:i. The name Perth Royal Wine Awards;ii. The year of the award;iii. The class in which the award was won;iv. The title of the award or trophy won where applicable.

Compliance by a producer (including subsidiaries or by associated companies) with the Winemakers Federation of Australia Code of Practice for the “Display of Awards” is a prerequisite for entry to the Perth Royal Wine Awards of which the display of awards or medals are authorized by the AWBC for export to Europe. This Code of Practice for the display of awards applies to all wines produced after and including the 2005 vintage.

Producers shall not use medals, stickers, symbols or other devices on a bottle or any other form of packaging in order to misleadingly convey the impression that the wine has received an award at an open, objective and independent competition.

Awards received by an individual exhibit shall only be applied to wines bearing the name under which the exhibit was entered. In recognition that a wine could be entered in a show before a wine has been finally allocated to a brand, portability of an award to enable it to stay with the wine which won the award shall be permitted on the condition that the exhibitor provides prior written notification of intent to the satisfaction of RASWA. Written approval for this change must be received by the exhibitor from RASWA prior to applying the award to the renamed wine.


Awards received by a class of wine (e.g. most successful exhibitor) shall not be used to suggest that an individual wine has received any particular distinction. These awards are not to be presented on the bottle in the form of a medal.

The use of gold discs, black and gold discs, silver discs and bronze discs to promote anniversaries, events, sponsorship and the like, must not be used. Stickers and symbols or other devices should be sufficiently differentiated from show medals in terms of shape and/or colour to ensure no confusion.

Any exhibitor who in the opinion of RASWA breaches any of these regulations or the Winemakers Federation of Australia Code of Practice for the “Display of Awards” may be disqualified by RASWA from exhibiting at any of its future shows, as RASWA in its absolute discretion may determine.

AWARD WINNERSWhere possible, award winners and outstanding exhibits will be promoted during the proceeding Perth Royal Show and Sponsor Functions.

Successful gold or champion winning exhibitors may have an opportunity to supply RASWA with award winning products at a negotiated rate, which will enable the winning products to gain exposure by being featured at any of the following Perth Royal Show activities; functions; dinners; official openings; other related activities.

EXCESS JUDGING STOCKAll exhibits become the property of RASWA.

AWARDS PRESENTATIONWith the widespread cancellation or postponement of many fixtures of public life in WA, RASWA are of course conscious that under current conditions, it would not be possible for an Awards Presentation to go ahead as planned.

We will continue to keep you informed as we determine the next steps and if we may be able to commence with an Awards Presentation.

Award winners will have their trophy awards delivered in the subsequent weeks of judging. .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSWine Results Catalogues will be available at a cost of $15.00 (incl. GST and postage).

All wine must comply with the Australian Label Integrity (LIP) regulations. Exhibits should be entered into the class that is most appropriate to the label.

DISQUALIFICATIONNo entry will be received from any wineries or businesses or persons disqualified by the Society or any other similar Society during the period of such disqualification. Should any such entry be accepted, it shall, when discovered be deemed void and the entry fee and the exhibit shall be forfeited, and other affiliated Wine Show Societies notified.

PERSONAL RESULTSResults will be emailed, and Certificates be posted to Exhibitors in the subsequent weeks of judging.


TROPHIESTROPHY for BEST WINE OF THE SHOWClasses 1 to 56

TROPHY for MOST SUCCESSFUL WESTERN AUSTRALIAN EXHIBITOR PROCESSING UNDER 300 TONNESClasses 1 to 56, WA Producers only

TROPHY for THE EXHIBITOR WHO HAS FIVE (5) OR MORE JUDGED ENTRIES GAINING THE HIGHEST AVERAGE POINTSThis includes points for all judged entries i.e. Medal winning or otherwise. Disqualified entries will count as zero (0) points.

TROPHY for MOST SUCCESSFUL WESTERN AUSTRALIAN EXHIBITORClasses 1 to 56, WA Producers only

TROPHY for WINES OF PROVENANCE BEST RED OR WHITE VARIETALClasses 18 and 41

TROPHY for BEST WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DRY RED TABLE WINE Classes 20 to 40, WA Producers only

TROPHY for BEST WESTERN AUSTRALIAN WHITE TABLE WINEClasses 1 to 18, WA Producers only

TROPHY for BEST WHITE TABLE WINE

TROPHY for BEST RED TABLE WINE

TROPHY for BEST SPARKLING WINEClasses 42 to 45

TROPHY for BEST ROSÉClass 19

TROPHY for BEST FORTIFIED WINEClasses 46 to 56

TROPHY for BEST DRY RED TABLE WINE (BLENDS)Classes 23 to 25, 29 to 31

TROPHY for BEST DRY RED VARIETALClass 34 to 38

TROPHY for BEST PINOT NOIRClasses 32 to 33

TROPHY for BEST SHIRAZClasses 26 to 28


TROPHY for BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNONClasses 20 to 22

TROPHY for BEST SWEET WHITE TABLE WINEClass 17

TROPHY for BEST DRY WHITE TABLE WINE (BLENDS)Class 15

TROPHY for BEST SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC / SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLONClasses 13 to 14

TROPHY for BEST DRY WHITE VARIETALClasses 10 to 12

TROPHY for BEST SAUVIGNON BLANCClasses 8 to 9

TROPHY for BEST SEMILLONClasses 6 to 7

TROPHY for BEST RIESLINGClasses 4 to 5

TROPHY for BEST CHARDONNAYClasses 1 to 3

STILL WHITE WINEOnly bottled wines are eligible. Exhibitors are limited to three (3) entries per class, except where specified.

IMPORTANT: Entries should be entered into the class that is most appropriate to the label or the intended label. All wines must comply with the Australian Label Integrity (LIP) regulations. Varietal makeup of all wines should be nominated on the application for entry, for all blends classes.

Single Named Vineyard Classes: The wines entered in these classes must be 100% from the one (1) vineyard.

Classes 1 to 16 Dry Whites only <7.5g/l residual sugar

CHARDONNAYClass 1 Chardonnay - 2020 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100


Class 2 Chardonnay - 2019 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

Class 3 Chardonnay - 2018 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

RIESLINGClass 4 Riesling - 2020 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

Class 5 Riesling - 2019 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

SEMILLONClass 6 Semillon - 2020 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

Class 7 Semillon - 2019 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

SAUVIGNON BLANCClass 8 Sauvignon Blanc - 2020 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

Class 9 Sauvignon Blanc - 2019 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

PINOT GRIS/GRIGIOClass 10 Pinot Gris/Grigio - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

CHENIN BLANCClass 11 Chenin Blanc - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100


OTHER SINGLE DRY WHITE VARIETALSClass 12 Other Single Dry White Varietals - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 Excluding those eligible for classes 1 to 11. Please state the varietal on the application for entry.

SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC or SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLONClass 13 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Blends - 2020 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 May be blends of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc Semillon. The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.

Class 14 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Blends - 2019 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 May be blends of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc Semillon. The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.

OTHER WHITE BLENDSClass 15 Other White Blends - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 Excluding those eligible for classes 13 to 14. The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.

MEDIUM DRY WHITE TABLE WINEClass 16 Medium Dry White Table Wine - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 Excluding sparkling and semi sparkling Moscato. Sugar content to be greater than 7.5g/litre and less than 50g/litre.

SWEET WHITE TABLE WINEClass 17 Sweet White Table Wine - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 Excluding sparkling and semi sparkling Moscato. Sugar content to be greater than 50g/litre.

WINES OF PROVENANCE - DRY WHITE - WA ONLYClass 18 Wines of Provenance - Dry White Entry must consist of three (3) different vintages. Two (2) bottles of each vintage must be submitted: A: 2017 - 2020 (minimum quantity 100 dozen) B: 5 - 9 years older than wine A (no minimum quantity required) C: 10 years or older than wine A (no minimum quantity required) Individual wines in a Wines of Provenance entry may be entered separately in another eligible class.


ROSÉClass 19 Rosé - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

STILL RED WINEOnly bottled wines are eligible. Exhibitors are limited to three (3) entries per class, except where specified.

IMPORTANT: Entries should be entered into the class that is most appropriate to the label or the intended label. All wines must comply with the Australian Label Integrity (LIP) regulations. Varietal makeup of all wines should be nominated on the application for entry, for all blends classes.

Single Named Vineyard Classes: The wines entered in these classes must be 100% from the one (1) vineyard.

CABERNET SAUVIGNONClass 20 Cabernet Sauvignon - 2019 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

Class 21 Cabernet Sauvignon - 2018 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

Class 22 Cabernet Sauvignon - 2017 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

DRY RED BLENDS - CABERNET SAUVIGNON DOMINANTClass 23 Dry Red Blends - Cabernet Sauvignon Dominant - 2019 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.

Class 24 Dry Red Blends - Cabernet Sauvignon Dominant - 2018 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.

Class 25 Dry Red Blends - Cabernet Sauvignon Dominant - 2017 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.


SHIRAZClass 26 Shiraz - 2019 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

Class 27 Shiraz - 2018 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

Class 28 Shiraz - 2017 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

DRY RED BLENDS - SHIRAZ DOMINANTClass 29 Dry Red Blends - Shiraz Dominant - 2019 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.

Class 30 Dry Red Blends - Shiraz Dominant - 2018 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.

Class 31 Dry Red Blends - Shiraz Dominant - 2017 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.

PINOT NOIRClass 32 Pinot Noir - 2019 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

Class 33 Pinot Noir - 2018 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

MERLOTClass 34 Merlot - 2019 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

MALBECClass 35 Malbec - 2019 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

TEMPRANILLOClass 36 Tempranillo - 2019 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100


GRENACHEClass 37 Grenache - 2019 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100

OTHER SINGLE DRY RED VARIETALSClass 38 Other Single Dry Red Varietals - 2019 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 Excluding those eligible for classes 19 to 22, 26 to 28 and 32 to 37. Please state the varietal on the application for entry.

OTHER RED BLENDSClass 39 Other Red Blends - 2019 Vintage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 250 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.

Class 40 Other Red Blends - 2018 Vintage & Older Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 The percentage of each variety must be specified on the application for entry.

WINES OF PROVENANCE - DRY RED - WA ONLYClass 41 Wines of Provenance - Dry Red Entry must consist of three (3) different vintages. Two (2) bottles of each vintage must be submitted: A: 2016 - 2019 (minimum quantity 100 dozen) B: 5 - 9 years older than wine A (no minimum quantity required) C: 10 years or older than wine A (no minimum quantity required) Individual wines in a Wines of Provenance entry may be entered separately in another eligible class.

SPARKLING WINEExhibitors are limited to three (3) entries per class.

IMPORTANT: Entries should be entered into the class that is most appropriate to the label or the intended label. All wines must comply with the Australian Label Integrity (LIP) regulations.

Disgorging by transfer method acceptable where specified. Crown seal closures are permitted. Required stock quantities may be held en tirage.

Please state best description of your entry; Sparkling White or Sparkling Rose for classes 42 to 46.

Class 42 Sparkling White & Rosé - Less Than 30 Months Tirage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 Any variety or blend. Bottle fermented (transfer and methode traditionelle). Any sweetness level. Vintage and non- vintage.


Class 43 Sparkling White & Rosé - 30 Months or More Tirage Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 Any variety or blend. Bottle fermented (transfer and methode traditionelle). Any sweetness level. Vintage and non- vintage.

Class 44 Sparkling White & Rosé - Any Vintage & NV Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 Any variety or blend. Any method other than traditional. Any sweetness level. Semi sparkling wines included.

Class 45 Sparkling Red - Any Vintage & NV Minimum Quantity (Dozen) Open: 100 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 100 Any variety or blend. Bottle fermented, Charmat or carbonated. Any sweetness level.

FORTIFIED WINEExhibitors are limited to two (2) entries per class.

IMPORTANT: Entries should be entered into the class that is most appropriate to the label or the intended label. All wines must comply with the Australian Label Integrity (LIP) regulations.

It is no longer a requirement that fortified wines be held in a bottle by wineries. They may be left in bulk storage and drawn down into bottles for the Perth Royal Wine Show.

Fortified Wine Classifications:Australian Style Younger styles showing fresh fruit characters. Should show integrations between fruit and alcohol. Up to 5 years of age.

Classic Style A maturing style showing some fresh fruit evident. Minimum of 5 years maturation. For Muscadelle and Muscat a minimum of 9 Bé is required.

Grand Style A mature style showing more complexity and depth with a minimum of 10 years maturation. For Muscadelle and Muscat a minimum of 9 Bé is required.

Rare Style Highly complex and rich style showing wonderful depth and richness from a minimum of 15 years maturation. For muscadelle and Muscat a minimum of 9 Bé is required.

Class 46 Apera - Pale Dry Flor - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500 Less than 10g/L residual sugar.

Class 47 Apera - Medium Dry - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500 Less than 1.5 Bé.

Class 48 Apera - Sweet - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500 Greater than 1.5 Bé.

Class 49 Australian Ruby - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500

Class 50 Australian Vintage - Any Vintage Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500


Class 51 Australian Tawny - Australian & Classic Styles Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500

Class 52 Australian Tawny - Grand & Rare Styles Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500

Class 53 Sweet Fortified White - Australian & Classic Styles (excluding Muscats) Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500 Any Bé.

Class 54 Sweet Fortified White - Grand & Rare Styles (excluding Muscats) Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500 Any Bé.

Class 55 Muscat - Australian & Classic Styles Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500 Any Bé.

Class 56 Muscat - Grand & Rare Styles Minimum Quantity (Litres) Open: 1,000 Producers Under 300 Tonnes: 500 Any Bé.


GENERAL SHOW REGULATIONS

The Society’s General Show Regulations and Section Conditions regulate the conduct of the Show. Upon acceptance of an entry the Exhibitor is irrevocably contracted to be bound by those General Show Regulations and Section Conditions.

A copy of the Society’s General Show Regulations may be obtained on application or downloaded from the website http://perthroyalshow.com.au/general-regulations/

An Exhibitor who breaches any General Show Regulation or Section Condition may be disqualified, or suspended for any period, fined or otherwise penalised.

WITHDRAWAL OF EXHIBIT BY THE SOCIETY

The Society may, at its sole discretion, withdraw, reject or disqualify an exhibit. Refer to the Society’s General Show Regulation 3.18.

AWARDS

The Society will not be responsible for awards not received by Exhibitors after 31 December 2020. If you have not received your award(s) by 30 November 2020 please contact RASWA on (08) 6263 3100.

SOCIETY’S LIABILITY

The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to General Show Regulation 17, with reference to the Society’s Liability.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

All personnel engaged by the Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA) are bound by RASWA’s Social Media Policy (https://www.perthroyalshow.com.au/social-media-policy/) and are required to use social media in a positive manner and with the best intentions.

• Whether posting on a public or private page or group, please present in a suitable and respectful manner of RASWA, Perth Royal Show and the Claremont Showground.

• Be mindful of posting/discussing subjects that may inflame someone’s emotions. Please show respect for others’ opinions and be courteous always.

• Do not post personal information about yourself or others, confidential or non-public information, offensive or negative comments.

If anyone is found to have made comments that are deemed unreasonable or derogatory, action will be taken by RASWA to ensure all parties are protected, and inappropriate use reprimanded.

PROMOTION

No advertising or promotion on behalf of commercial business will be permitted on the Showground without the prior written consent of the Society’s Chief Executive Officer.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

The information provided by the Exhibitor in the application for entry is collected and used by the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) to organise and conduct competitions at the Show. We may publish details such as your name, address and exhibit details in any RASWA publication or communication. Such information may also be made available to, and published by, the media. We will not disclose your information without your consent for any other purpose unless required or authorised by law. You may request access to your personal information and, if necessary, request that our records of that information be corrected by writing to the Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia, PO Box 135, Claremont WA 6910.

FO

OD AWARDS

Claremont Showground 1 Graylands Road, Claremont WA 6010

(08) 6263 3100 [email protected]

perthroyalfoodawards.raswa.org.au

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